Lulu

My Labrador, Lulu died last night. She had recently been diagnosed with cancer of the urethra.

She was diabetic and had been on insulin for the past 4 years.

She was a bit over 13 years old. A more loving and loyal dog will not be found. She was an energy and life force that was so bubbly and so upbeat even in the worst of times a look from her would bring a smile.

She had a great life with us. Lori said she went after a brief seizure about 2 AM in the wee hours of June 16th.

Lori was with her as was Teddy and Elle or two other labs and her best buddies. Lu left  this earth in the best possible way, at home, with her loved ones at her side.

Dogs are a double edged sword giving so much love and loyalty yet breaking your heart to the point of inconsolability when they pass.

As I write this the tears are streaming down my eyes. Lu loved to ride in cars, she loved going to the local store to get a hot dog on a Saturday morning, but most of all she loved the swimming pool. She would swim until she would be too tired to keep her head above water; as long as you would throw her toy in the water for her to get. Long after our son had grown up and past the time we used the pool we made sure the pool was open each summer just for Lulu.

Lori said she had a great long swim that evening before she died that night.  God, please take care of her.   Tell her I can't wait to see her again.